Racism in academia: Indigenous students share their stories of racism in college

This poster was presented at the Humanities and Social Sciences Student Virtual Poster Conference (April 9, 2021) with support from the HiPE Committee (Douglas College). Indigenous post-secondary students are a growing population in Canada as higher education becomes an increasingly important asset to have, and it slowly becomes more accessible. Despite the increase in Indigenous learners, the education system often falls short in its treatment and education of Indigenous students. In its current state, the post- secondary system is an inherently colonial and racist system, which benefits white students and often allows Indigenous students to slip through the cracks or imposes racist experiences, both in their education and interactions with peers and educators. The relationship between Indigenous people and education has historically been one full of racism and traumaThe present study is interested in finding out more about Indigenous students’ experiences with racism at Douglas College.